Mum demands justice, dad pleads mercy during sentencing of drunk driver Pace Kukutai-Tumata
Shortcliffe said his nephew, Pace Kukutai-Tumata, was a victim of circumstance, including a culture of binge drinking. “He’s…
Online hunt for ‘drunk driver’: Man charged with drug-impairment over Auckland family crash
One of the photos posted to Facebook. Police say alcohol played no part in the crash and would…
Napier Art Deco Festival murder mystery train ride disrupted by drunk passenger
One of her grandfathers suffers from “severe dementia” and she said the group were moved to a cabin…
Unlicensed drunk driver Amani Nolani’s Manukau death ‘difficult to comprehend’ – Coroner
It’s a death which Coroner Ian Telford today said was preventable and served as a tragic reminder to…
Christchurch mother sentenced for assaulting 3-year-old autistic son
She then made a fist and swung it at his head but did not make contact. The woman…
Auckland crash Facebook post misidentifies ‘drunk driver’, police warn
The post included photos of the 73-year-old woman in ICU, the crash scene, and a picture of a…
Fatal, drunk e-scooter crash in Perth results in prison term for British backpacker
The group left after three hours and went into Perth’s city centre, where they continued drinking at various…
Coroner: Nelson teen driver Tielyr Ayrton killed in alcohol-, speed-related crash
A police vehicle with flashing lights which loomed behind her had not been chasing her, but was trying…
Teacher drunk after Christmas pub lunch censured over ‘white powder’ incident at school
The teacher invited staff members to “do a line” on school grounds, but it was never proved if…
Drunk Nelson motorist Ralph Smith 3.5 times the limit when he crashed, critically injured brother
The brothers, from Samoa, were in New Zealand on work visas to support family back home. Ralph Smith…
Drink-driver Zejayohn Hurinui killed elderly motorist and himself hours after being banned from driving, coroner finds
His mother told police she had travelled from out of town to support her son at court. After…
Murupara: Community tip leads to arrest of alleged drunk driver
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